Oedipus at Colonus
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Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus is a Greek tragedy centered on the final stage of Oedipus’s life after his exile from Thebes. Now an aging wanderer accompanied by his daughter Antigone, Oedipus arrives at Colonus, near Athens, where he seeks protection and a place of rest while facing demands from his family and the political interests of Thebes.
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Released: Sep 04, 2026
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